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201153 minNot Rateddocumentary

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Scientific Research

The Worm Hunters

201153 minNot Rateddocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Scientists equipped with spades and GPS worm locators travel across continents to identify and name the world's first Super Worm.

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Scientists equipped with spades and GPS worm locators travel across continents to identify and name the world's first Super Worm.

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Randall Wooddirector

Randall Woodwriter

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Scientists from the University of California, Davis, and other institutions search for the world's first Super Worm. They travel across North America and Europe, equipped with spades, GPS worm locators, and specialized extraction fluids. Their fieldwork focuses on the ecological role of earthworms in soil health. Through interviews and hands-on research, the film captures the commitment of these researchers to understanding these essential organisms. The documentary runs for 53 minutes and was directed by Randall Wood in 2011.

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